How to Keep Healthy Nails

Keep your fingernails strong.

Many people strive to keep healthy fingernails, since nail issues can be embarrassing as well as painful. Healthy nails also encourage nail growth, so there's no need to buy artificial nails. If you're into fashion and want to make your own nail art designs, making sure your nails are healthy is the first step to success.

Instructions

1. Eat nutritious food. Not having a balanced diet can cause nail deformities and disease. Make sure you get plenty of vitamin D, vitamin E and calcium for proper nail growth.

2. Choose nail polishes, hardeners and cleaners carefully. Some nail care products will ruin the surface of your nails or make them dry and brittle. Stop use immediately if you notice your nail health worsening.

3. Moisturize your nails on a regular basis to keep them from drying out. Dry nails can be caused by over washing, cold weather, and nail polish cleaners. You can use nail oils to both moisturize and strengthen your nails. You also can simply rub lotion into your nails when you do your hands.

4. Don't bite your nails or wear artificial nails. Both of these things will hurt your nail growth and prevent your nails from flourishing.

5. Wear gloves when your nails might be exposed to harmful agents, such as chemicals or even washing the dishes.

Tips & Warnings

• Avoid chemicals that can possibly harm nails. To do so, wear gloves when playing with dirt or cleaning the dishes.

References

• MayoClinic.com: Nails: How to Keep Your Fingernails Healthy and Strong